1.1本规程涵盖了最低可接受的认证标准，以协助评估环境专业人员的认证计划。 1.2本实践将帮助环境服务用户为环境专业人员确定可靠的认证计划。 1.3本规程不建议针对环境专业人员的任何特定认证计划。本指南的用户有责任确定特定认证计划是否符合本文所载标准。 1.4本标准无意解决与其使用相关的所有安全问题（如有）。本标准的用户有责任在使用前制定适当的安全和健康实践，并确定监管限制的适用性。

1.1 This practice covers minimum acceptable accreditation criteria to assist in the assessment of certification programs for environmental professionals. 1.2 This practice will assist a user of environmental services in identifying credible certification programs for environmental professionals. 1.3 This practice does not propose to address any specific certification program for environmental professionals. It is the responsibility of the user of this guide to determine whether or not a specific certification program meets the criteria contained herein. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.